Championship Predictions

MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 April 2026

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Middlesbrough take on Millwall in a highly-anticipated Championship clash with both sides pushing for promotion. As both teams are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Friday's game, we predict a 1-1 draw. Boro’s recent form has been steady, but their home performances are less convincing, winning just 20% of those matches and scoring only 0.60 goals per game. Still, the... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 April 2026 at 12:30

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

17:15

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Coventry

Coventry

Swansea City take on Championship leaders Coventry City after a tough 2-0 loss to Wrexham in the Welsh derby. Anyhow, we predict a 1-0 away win as Coventry City are enjoying a season to remember under Frank Lampard. Despite the derby defeat, the Swans showed promise in the first half and retain a strong home record, winning 75% of their last four home matches, scoring 2 goal... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 17:15

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Watford and Leicester City go head to head in a showdown between a mid-table side and struggling visitors. Therefore, our prediction points toward 3-0 home win. The Hornets have shown mixed form in recent weeks, winning just 30% of their last 10 matches, but they remain hard to break down at home, keeping clean sheets in 25% of home games. Watford score 1.25 goals per home g... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Southampton play host to Oxford United at their St. Mary's Stadium as they look to consolidate their playoff position. Given the huge gap in quality between the two sides, our prediction leans toward a 3-1 home win. The Saints are in fine form, unbeaten in their last 10 matches with an impressive 80% win rate, scoring an average of 2.1 goals per game while conceding just 0.8... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

15:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Sheffield United and Wrexham face each other at Bramall Lane in a clash that promises goals, with 3-2 our predicted outcome. The Blades are missing Sam McCallum and Jamie Shackleton to injury, while Femi Seriki is suspended. Despite this, Sheffield have been reasonably solid at home, averaging 1.6 goals scored per game in their last 10 outings, though they concede 1.4 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

QPR play host to Portsmouth at Loftus Road looking to extend their recent confidence after a 2-1 win over Leicester. Given QPR's home advantage and morale boost, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Hoops have averaged 1.1 goals per game over their last 10 matches, but their defense has been shaky, conceding 2.1 goals per game, with clean sheets in just 10% of outings. Home form i... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Hull City face Sheffield Wednesday MKM Stadium on Matchday 39. Given the huge gap in quality between the two teams, we predict a routine 2-0 home win. The Tigers are dealing with the absence of defender Charlie Hughes (suspended) and are coming off a 3-0 loss to West Bromwich Albion. Their recent form shows 1.0 PPG overall, slightly better away (1.5 PPG) than at home (0.67 P... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 15:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Charlton Athletic take on Norwich City in a matchup between a lower-table side and a team pushing for consistency. As Norwich have been in a much better form of late than Chalrton, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Addicks are in 18th place, with injuries to Edwards, Godden, and Knibbs affecting their squad. The hosts have averaged 1.6 points per game over the last 10 matches, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Bristol City and West Bromwich Albion go head to head in a game between two sides struggling for form, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. Bristol City’s injury list is long, with Atkinson, Dickie, McNally, Tanner, and Williams sidelined, which has contributed to their poor run: only 0.8 points per game over the last 10 matches, with home form particularly weak (0.25 PPG). Off... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Portman Road will host Saturday's Championship game between Ipswich Town and Millwall. As Ipswich have turned their stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Tractor Boys, aiming to stay in the automatic-promotion mix, have a solid recent record, averaging 1.8 points per game over their last 10 outings. They scored 1.8 goals per match and conceded 1.2, sho... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

12:30

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Derby County face Birmingham City at Pride Park in what promises to be a close Championship encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Rams have been solid at home, collecting 2 points per game in their last five home fixtures, but they are hit hard by injuries to Batth, Johnston, Langas, Salvesen, Thompson, and Widell Zetterstrom. Despite this, they edged Portsmouth 1-0... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

21 March 2026

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. As Boro aim to move one step closer towards automatic Premier League promotion, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Riversiders are sitting near the relegation zone. Blackburn are struggling for consistency, averaging just 1.3 points per game over their last 10 matches. The... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 March 2026 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
27 April 2026 • 11:05 UTC • 1 min read
Championship Predictions

Weekly Championship Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Championship tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

Championship Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversLeicesterLeicester02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbySheffield UnitedSheffield United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CityNorwichNorwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichQPRQPR02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallOxford UnitedOxford United02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBirmingham CityBirmingham City02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonSouthamptonSouthampton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield WednesdayWest BromwichWest Bromwich02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaCharltonCharlton02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCoventryCoventry02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/05/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

EFL Championship Betting Stats and Data

To support your Championship tips and betting decisions, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical Championship statistics. These long-term trends provide the foundation for our weekly predictions across the Championship’s key markets.

Championship Stats (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.4
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.6
34.6 min/Goal (1403 Goals in 540 matches)
49% Clean Sheets (267 times out of 540 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (307 times out of 540 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 27%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 25%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 75%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.15
Shots / Match (Home) 14.03
Shots / Match (Away) 11.12
Fouls Per Match 21.47
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.29
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.18
Offsides Per Match 3.82
Players Participated 884

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 45 27 11 7 93 45 +48 92 DDDWW
2 Ipswich Town 45 22 15 8 77 47 +30 81 LDWDD
3 Millwall 45 23 11 11 62 49 +13 80 LDWWD
4 Middlesbrough 45 22 13 10 70 45 +25 79 DLDWW
5 Southampton 45 21 14 10 79 55 +24 77 WWWDD
6 Wrexham 45 19 13 13 67 63 +4 70 LLWWL
7 Hull City 45 20 10 15 68 65 +3 70 DLDDL
8 Derby County 45 20 9 16 66 57 +9 69 WLWLW
9 Norwich City 45 19 8 18 62 54 +8 65 WLWWD
10 Birmingham City 45 17 12 16 56 55 +1 63 LWDWW
11 Swansea City 45 17 10 18 54 58 -4 61 DWLWD
12 Preston North End 45 15 15 15 54 59 -5 60 DWLLW
13 Bristol City 45 16 11 18 57 59 -2 59 WDLDL
14 Queens Park Rangers 45 16 10 19 61 70 -9 58 DDLLL
15 Sheffield United 45 17 6 22 64 65 -1 57 LWWLL
16 Watford 45 14 15 16 53 61 -8 57 DLLLL
17 Stoke City 45 15 10 20 51 54 -3 55 LDLLL
18 Portsmouth 45 14 12 19 48 63 -15 54 WWWLW
19 West Bromwich Albion 45 13 14 18 47 56 -9 53 DDWWD
20 Charlton Athletic 45 13 14 18 43 55 -12 53 DLDLW
21 Blackburn Rovers 45 13 13 19 42 55 -13 52 DDLDW
22 Leicester City 45 11 16 18 57 68 -11 49 DLLDD
23 Oxford United 45 11 14 20 45 57 -12 47 DWLLW
24 Sheffield Wednesday 45 1 12 32 27 88 -61 15 DDDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
14/04/2026, 19:00 Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
24/04/2026, 19:00 Leicester City 1 - 1 Millwall
25/04/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 2 - 1 Hull City
25/04/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Watford
25/04/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 Ipswich Town
25/04/2026, 14:00 Oxford United 4 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday
25/04/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 1 Bristol City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 1 - 1 Swansea City
25/04/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 3 Derby County
25/04/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 2 - 3 Preston North End
25/04/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
26/04/2026, 11:00 Coventry City 3 - 1 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
02/05/2026, 11:30 Sheffield Wednesday - West Bromwich Albion
02/05/2026, 11:30 Watford - Coventry City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Blackburn Rovers - Leicester City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Bristol City - Stoke City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Sheffield United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Hull City - Norwich City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Ipswich Town - Queens Park Rangers
02/05/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Oxford United
02/05/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth - Birmingham City
02/05/2026, 11:30 Preston North End - Southampton
02/05/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Charlton Athletic
02/05/2026, 11:30 Wrexham - Middlesbrough

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